Chicago shooting guard commits to SHU

Postgrad shooting guard Jerron Wilbut announced his commitment to Seton Hall Thursday night. Here is what ESPN.com’s Reggie Rankin wrote about the 6-foot-3 Chicago native last winter:

One of the better unsigned athletic and skilled guards. I saw Wilbut early in the fall and loved his athleticism, motor and ability to score in a variety of ways.

At 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, he is an excellent finisher on the break over, around or through contact. In the half-court, he sets up his rhythm jumper with his quick first-step slashes, especially along the baseline, where he is very effective scoring on both sides of the rim, thanks to his quickness and body control.

Wilbut is also a very good rebounder for a perimeter player, who can rebound in his area, in a crowd or track down loose balls. Plus, he can easily defend both guard positions.

Depending on what happens with Aquille Carr (the hunch here is he won’t play at Seton Hall or anywhere in Division I next year), Seton Hall has either one more or no more scholarships available for 2013.

About Jerry Carino

Jerry Carino has covered sports for the Gannett New Jersey newspapers since 1996 and has been on the college basketball beat since 2003. A native of Old Bridge, he also teaches journalism at Kean University.

About this Blog

Since its launch in 2006, Hoops Haven has become a staple of the New Jersey basketball community. This is the place to find breaking news, analysis and links about college and high school basketball in the Garden State.

About the Author

Jerry Carino has covered sports for the Gannett New Jersey newspapers since 1996 and has been on the college basketball beat since 2003. A native of Old Bridge, he also teaches journalism at Kean University.Email Jerry.